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The Inter-American Defense College is proud to offer the following introductory courses via the internet, in a self-paced, distance learning format. These courses are offered in English Spanish and Portuguese, and represent an exciting enhancement to our goal of providing quality education to senior leaders throughout the Americas. Those that successfully complete the course, pass the final exam and complete the course registration may request a certificate from the IADC by contacting Distance Learning. At this time, all courses are offered free of charge.

1. Conflict Management and Negotiation
Topics covered include: Theories of Conflict and Violence, Complex Emergencies and Failed States, Approaches to Conflict Resolution, Track One and Track Two Diplomacy, Negotiation Concepts and Techniques, Peace-making, Peace Enforcement, Post-conflict Peace Building, and more.

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2. The Inter-American System
Topics covered include: Instruments for the Promotion and Defense of Democracy, Human Rights, Hemispheric Security, Economic Development, Trade and Integration, Narcotics, Social Development, Environment and Agriculture, Education, Science and Technology, and more.

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3. The Interagency Process …New!!
Topics covered include: The Requirement for the Interagency Process, Interagency Structures and Processes, Interagency Working Groups, Crisis Decision-Making, Interagency Advance Planning, Political-Military Planning, International Crisis Response, Interagency Management, and more.

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4. National Security and Defense Strategy …New!!
Topics covered include: Defining National Security, Differing National Security Models, National Security Planning Considerations, Public Security Planning Considerations, Citizen Security Planning Considerations, Economics and Security, Environmental and Human Security, Intelligence and National Security, Planning and Budgeting for National Security, Challenges to National Security and Defense Policy.

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Welcome About Us Programs College Multimedia Links	College: Overview \| Library \| Class Schedule \| Distance Learning \| Seminars \| Directions \| Welcome Package \| Curriculum \| Requirements \| Masters \| Distance Learning The Inter-American Defense College is proud to offer the following introductory courses via the internet, in a self-paced, distance learning format. These courses are offered in English Spanish and Portuguese, and represent an exciting enhancement to our goal of providing quality education to senior leaders throughout the Americas. Those that successfully complete the course, pass the final exam and complete the course registration may request a certificate from the IADC by contacting Distance Learning. At this time, all courses are offered free of charge. 1. Conflict Management and Negotiation Topics covered include: Theories of Conflict and Violence, Complex Emergencies and Failed States, Approaches to Conflict Resolution, Track One and Track Two Diplomacy, Negotiation Concepts and Techniques, Peace-making, Peace Enforcement, Post-conflict Peace Building, and more. Register for the course Login to the course 2. The Inter-American System Topics covered include: Instruments for the Promotion and Defense of Democracy, Human Rights, Hemispheric Security, Economic Development, Trade and Integration, Narcotics, Social Development, Environment and Agriculture, Education, Science and Technology, and more. Register for the course Login to the course 3. The Interagency Process …New!! Topics covered include: The Requirement for the Interagency Process, Interagency Structures and Processes, Interagency Working Groups, Crisis Decision-Making, Interagency Advance Planning, Political-Military Planning, International Crisis Response, Interagency Management, and more. Register for the course Login to the course 4. National Security and Defense Strategy …New!! Topics covered include: Defining National Security, Differing National Security Models, National Security Planning Considerations, Public Security Planning Considerations, Citizen Security Planning Considerations, Economics and Security, Environmental and Human Security, Intelligence and National Security, Planning and Budgeting for National Security, Challenges to National Security and Defense Policy. Register for the course Login to the course Inter-American Defense College \| Fort Lesley J. McNair, Bldg 52, Washington, D.C. 20319 \| 202.646.1334